Gazakh region's liberated villages filled with Armenian mines

Mines found in liberated villages of Azerbaijan's Gazakh district were made in Armenia, chairman of the Azerbaijan Campaign to Ban Landmines Public Association Hafiz Safikhanov said.

"Like our other territories, the four villages in the Gazakh district are contaminated with mines. A considerable number of anti-personnel mines have been spotted. These mines are of Armenian origin. The process is likely to be completed soon because the area is rather small. Starting next month, we'll be monitoring the liberated villages in Gazakh," Hafiz Safikhanov said.

According to him, demining efforts are also progressing rapidly in liberated areas. A few days ago, Azerbaijani-made demining machines were brought in to assist with the work. This will also help speed up the demining process.

Although there is assistance from international associations, the support is insufficient, Safikhanov added.